Ariella, an heroic tale

Rymer the troubador possesses only one thing of value in all the world: his beloved lute, Ariella. Unfortunately it has been stolen by minions of a terrible ogre. Without fear, Rymer sets off to find Ariella. On the way he learns he must get past the Black Duke in his Castle Starke. Luckily, Rymer has one ally in the person of Swine Girl. If only she didn't smell so bad. More

Rymer the troubador possesses only one thing of value in all the world: his beloved lute, Ariella. Unfortunately it has been stolen by minions of a terrible ogre. Without fear, Rymer sets off to find Ariella. On the way he learns he must get past the Black Duke in his Castle Starke. Luckily, Rymer has one ally in the person of Swine Girl. If only she didn't smell so bad.

A young adult novella involving a troubador and his enchanted lute, an ogre, a giant, a dragon, gnomes, an evil duke, a beautiful princess, and a whole lot of pigs.

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Reviews

Review by:
Sue A. Lehman
on Jan. 26, 2012 :
Nice story, Bart! Love the bits of humor and character growth in this short novella. Fun action bits with the various battles and escapes in and around the fabled castle. Also love the names of the characters too.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by:
Lorraine Fraser King
on Dec. 12, 2011 :
A mixture of fable and fantasy this should appeal to a variety of readers of all ages. Rymer is deprived of his beloved lute and sets out to reclaim it. His search takes him into unexpected situtations with twists and turns which keep the reader engaged throughout.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)